Ken is surprised to discover his new bedmate, but sadly it's not the one he hoped for. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From November 2004. Show more
Libertarian comedian Liam Mullone celebrates ill-conceived technology, from Sweden's disastrous warship Vasa and Nasa's Skylab to Jacques Cousteau's undersea laboratories. Show more
A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt. Show more
The architectural historian marvels at an unfinished Scottish stately home where building work started in 1879. From September 2000.
4 Extra Debut. Arthur Smith scours the archives for the best and worst after-dinner speeches. Is there a winning formula? From August 2011.
Steve Coogan talks to the novelist and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his life and career, accompanied by rare archive and new interviews with those who have known him. Show more
A robotic dog and friendly car horns? Dave Gorman asks Johnny Vegas to select the public's best loopy idea. From September 2006. Show more
The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine of Aragon's duenna, Dona Elvira. Stars Sheila Steafel. From November 2003. Show more
Weary of life, blind Modeste must convince his young friend to help him return to the other side of Rwanda. With Jude Akuwudike. Show more
Singer Cyndi Lauper with Fats Waller and Louis Armstrong's 'All That Meat And No Potatoes' and Marvin Gaye's 'Mercy, Mercy Me'.
The 2007 Lancashire murder victim's story, as told by her mother Sylvia. With poetry from Simon Armitage. Read by Rachel Austin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Arthur Smith scours the archives for the best and worst after-dinner speeches. Is there a winning formula? From August 2011.
A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt. Show more
The architectural historian marvels at an unfinished Scottish stately home where building work started in 1879. From September 2000.
Something menacing lurks outside the woodshed on a dark Suffolk night in 1665. Fifth Doctor adventure stars Peter Davison and Sarah Sutton. Show more
The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon
Episode 1: 1. Taking the Michelangelo
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
When Bernie catches the wrong bus, he is transported back to 16th century Rome to help out a great artist. Stars Amanda Donohoe. Show more
Steve Coogan talks to the novelist and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his life and career, accompanied by rare archive and new interviews with those who have known him. Show more
The comedian finds out if telling the truth pays off. With poetry and songs from Tim Key and Tom Basden. From September 2008. Show more
Rory Bremner and friends with a blend of stand-up, satire and incisive interviews about 'Foreign Affairs'. From November 2011. Show more
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Jessie Cave.
Stephen Fry serves up more witty banter and sketches. With Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent and Alison Steadman. From May 1988. Show more
John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds each to entertain. With Arthur Smith and Carrie Quinlan. From January 2008. Show more
Something menacing lurks outside the woodshed on a dark Suffolk night in 1665. Fifth Doctor adventure stars Peter Davison and Sarah Sutton. Show more
The Routemasters by Andrew McGibbon
Episode 1: 1. Taking the Michelangelo
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
When Bernie catches the wrong bus, he is transported back to 16th century Rome to help out a great artist. Stars Amanda Donohoe. Show more
Weary of life, blind Modeste must convince his young friend to help him return to the other side of Rwanda. With Jude Akuwudike. Show more
Singer Cyndi Lauper with Fats Waller and Louis Armstrong's 'All That Meat And No Potatoes' and Marvin Gaye's 'Mercy, Mercy Me'.
The 2007 Lancashire murder victim's story, as told by her mother Sylvia. With poetry from Simon Armitage. Read by Rachel Austin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Arthur Smith scours the archives for the best and worst after-dinner speeches. Is there a winning formula? From August 2011.
A chilling letter sets the Belgian sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt. Show more
